RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts featuring Science and Technology

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RR Auction’s June Fine Autographs & Artifacts sale offers more than 800 lots, headlined by special Science & Technology and Animation sections. We begin by tracing the history of science in a series of over fifty items, to include an autograph of Isaac Newton, a letter from Albert Einstein on the Unified Field Theory, a celestial map flown to the moon on Apollo 15, and an archive from the career of Carl Sagan. Our robust Animation feature boasts a wealth of production art from Walt Disney Studios, used for classics like Snow White, Fantasia, Pinocchio, and Sleeping Beauty. All this is in addition to our typical diverse selection of items—from presidents to pop stars. RR Auction is a globally recognized and trusted auction house specializing in historical autographs and artifacts. Join us as we make history selling history in June 2017.
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
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Independence Hall313 - Independence Hall
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Fragment of wood from Philadelphia's Independence Hall, 1.25 x 1, affixed to an attractive presentation certificate, 14 x 10, produced by the Wo...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Joseph P. Kennedy314 - Joseph P. Kennedy
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TLS signed “Sincerely, Joe Kennedy,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, August 23, 1944. Letter to Buster West, in full: "Thank you fo...
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Rose Kennedy315 - Rose Kennedy
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Two TLSs, each one page, 7.25 x 10.5, 1941 and 1944, both concerning her health. The first, written from Palm Beach, Florida, in part: "I was n...
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King George III316 - King George III
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Revolutionary War–dated manuscript DS, signed “George R.,” one page both sides, 7.5 x 11.75, May 10, 1777. King George grants James Mansfield "...
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King William IV317 - King William IV
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King of Great Britain and Ireland (1765-1837) from 1830 to 1837, he earned the sobriquet 'Sailor King' for his youthful service in the Royal...
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Andrew Mellon318 - Andrew Mellon
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Financier and philanthropist (1855–1937) who helped found the Gulf Oil Corporation; he also served as treasury secretary under Harding, Coolidge, and
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Mother Teresa319 - Mother Teresa
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TLS signed “M. Teresa mc,” one page on the reverse of a 4.25 x 3.75 prayer slip, March 24, 1990. Letter to John Dutcher, in full: “Thank you for your
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Robert Treat Paine320 - Robert Treat Paine
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Massachusetts lawyer (1731–1814) who served as one of the prosecutors of British soldiers during the Boston Massacre trial; he later signed the Declar
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Pope Francis321 - Pope Francis
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Uncommon color satin-finish 8.25 x 5.75 photo of Pope John Paul II with Jesuit Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, signed in black felt tip, "Bergo...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Joseph Pulitzer322 - Joseph Pulitzer
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Bank check, 8.25 x 3.25, filled out and signed by Pulitzer, "Dispatch Publishing Co., Joseph Pulitzer, Pres't," payable to R. Hoe &...
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